Terry McLaurin (torn patellar) sadly done. Notable WRs who have already landed on season-ending IR or been on IR/return this season: * Terry McLaurin (knee) * Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) * Ricky Pearsall (knee) * Jayden Reed (neck) * Alec Pierce (heel) * De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle) * Michael Pittman (foot) * Jayden Higgins (knee) * Romeo Doubs (shoulder) * Pat Bryant (ankle) * Jalen McMillan (knee) * Tyquan Thornton (ankle)

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NegativeInjuryOct 20, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Thornton suffered a devastating ankle injury from a hip-drop tackle in Week 4 and is set to undergo surgery within the week, missing 12-16 weeks; the Chiefs have reportedly reached out to free agent Tyreek Hill to address the loss of their deep threat.

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NegativeInjuryOct 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Thornton suffered a devastating ankle injury from a hip-drop tackle in Week 4 and is set to undergo surgery within the week, missing 12-16 weeks; the Chiefs have reached out to free agent Tyreek Hill to address the loss of their deep threat.

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NegativeInjuryOct 20, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

Tyquan Thornton is out with an injury, limiting the Chiefs' wide receiver depth alongside Rashee Rice's absence.

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PositiveInjuryOct 19, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Chiefs (vs Chargers): Rashee Rice was out and Tyquan Thornton is on IR (ankle) RBs: Kenneth Walker III: 81% opp share, 44% route share, 100% of i10 rush att, 50% of 2min RB snaps, 50% 3rd down snap share It's time to move him up to 1.02 given the offense Emmett Johnson: 19% opp share, 22% route share, 50% of 2min RB snaps, 50% 3rd down snap share Priority handcuff WR/TEs (32 dropbacks): Xavier Worthy: 91% route share, 24% TPRR, 2.52 YPRR, 4.7 aDOT, 28% slot Without Rashee (and Kelce missed so...

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PositiveInjuryOct 19, 2026Adam Levitan

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#Chiefs WR routes without Rashee Rice (hamstring) and Tyquan Thornton (dislocated ankle) yesterday. On 32 Mahomes dropbacks: 1. Xavier Worthy 29 2. Jalen Royals 27 3. Andrew Armstrong 24 4. Cyrus Allen 4 5. Justin Watson 0 5. Nikko Remigio 0

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NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tyquan Thornton remained injured and unavailable for Kansas City's 22-6 victory over Los Angeles, forcing the Chiefs to rely on Xavier Worthy and other receivers to fill the void in their passing game.

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NegativeInjuryOct 18, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Tyquan Thornton has a dislocated ankle, which is affecting the Chiefs' wide-receiver depth and contributing to the team's exploration of the trade market before the November 10 deadline.

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NegativeInjuryOct 17, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Dislocated his ankle making a spectacular play late in the Week 4 game against Las Vegas Raiders and may be lost for the season; this significant injury to the Chiefs' speedster directly prompted the elevation of practice squad wide receivers Justin Watson and Andrew Armstrong for Week 5.

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